Mental and physical health are both important — and these toys help keep kids healthy in both areas! From active toys that inspire a love of the outdoors and movement to social-emotional toys that focus on mental wellness, kids can start creating healthy routines early in life just by playing with these must-haves.
Check out some of our favorite toys for mental and physical wellness below, and for more toys you and your kids will love, see our full Holiday Gift Guide!
SKETCH PALS FIDGETY FRIENDS
Draw with your fingertips or the attached stylus, then press the character’s nose to erase and start over. Each features a grooved texture behind the board for a sensory experience.
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CHUCKLE & ROAR PLAY & CREATE SENSORY TABLE
This two-in-one, kid-size wooden table includes three bins for play and storage. Comes with Dream Sand, three dry-erase markers, and 30 activities for no-mess, learning fun.
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DROYD ZYPSTER
This electric ride-on features parent-controlled speeds and a rechargeable battery. Kids can use the smooth-launch control pedal and the electromechanical brake to control the cart and to help prevent accidental launches.
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CLOUD CASTLE
This fort-building set expands into a play space, complete with a soft foam base, an arch, a half-sun shape, and two stairs. The fabric covers are removable and machine washable.
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EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE
This set includes a portable canvas bag that holds eight plush emotions such as happy, sad, angry, surprised, silly, anxious, loved, and tired. Kids can use the plush to discuss their feelings.
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12-INCH BLUEY BIKE
This 12-inch bike features a bright pink, green, and orange color scheme and Bluey-inspired graphics. Kids can learn to ride with the removable training wheels and easy-to-use coaster brakes.
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WADDLE KARAOKE FOOT-POWERED RIDE-ON
Lift the seat on this foot-to-floor ride-on to reveal a working microphone, a keyboard, and a drum. Kids can enhance gross motor skills while making music and engaging in sensory play.
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NUMBERBLOCKS ONE TO FIVE SENSORY BOTTLES
With these Numberblocks-inspired sensory bottles, kids can explore their emotions hands-on and practice quiet engagement. Each tube contains fun embellishments kids can count, including stars, blocks, and more.
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ACORN AVENUE BALANCE BOARD
Kids can use this balance board indoors or outdoors to relax, stretch, and jump. It features a durable wood design and a soft felt bottom and holds up to 150 pounds.
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BEBÉ FUERTE COUNT & GROOVE BOUNCY BARBELL
This bilingual, electronic barbell features three modes of play: one for counting and dancing, one for wacky sounds, and one for music.
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RIDE & PLAY CAMPER
Kids can re-create a camping experience with this ride-on playset, which opens up to reveal a fully furnished imaginary camper.
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MOODLES
Kids can interact with Purr Kitty, Cuddles Bear, and Pawster Pup to communicate their moods and learn about emotions while playing. Each plush features six faces to demonstrate happiness, sadness, surprise, silliness, sleepiness, and anger.
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EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CRINKLE FRIES
What’s more comforting than french fries? These plush crinkle fries each have a different face designed to support kids’ emotional development.
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For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
